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The Importance of Winter Wiper Blades and Glass Treatment

Old Oct 28, 2014 | 06:10 AM
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The Importance of Winter Wiper Blades and Glass Treatment

Snow, ice, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures make winter driving treacherous; nevertheless you're prepared, right? But what about your wiper blades?

If they're the same ones that baked on your windshield all summer then you could be in for problems. How do you know if your wiper blades are any good? At no time of the year is seeing out of your windshield more important, and more difficult, than in winter. Quality wiper blades should evenly and effectively squeegee water out of their path in both directions no matter what speed you're going. Soft rubber compounds necessary for wiper performance are always under attack by road grit, the sun, acid rain, tree sap, ice, and especially winter salt. Arm your car or truck with Rain-X Glass Treatment and Rain-X wipers.

Rain-X Latitude 8-In-1 Wiper Blades are the ultimate blades for sleet and snow. Unlike conventional wiper blade frames, the Latitude's beam design won't collect ice and snow, which can freeze conventional frames to the point where the blade no longer contacts the windshield. With Latitude blades you won't have to interrupt your trip to clear ice and snow from wiper blade frames, only to have them freeze again. You can check the presentation of this product here:

Rain-X® - Latitude™ Wiper Blade


Another wiper blades Rain-X offers are Weatherbeater™ 22" Wiper Blade.

Rain-X® - Weatherbeater™ Wiper Blade



Also Rain-X develops a line of related glass care products. Because Rain-X Glass Treatment requires the glass surface to be perfectly clean, Rain-X X-treme Clean is the perfect glass cleaner. It removes dirt, grime, and bugs, plus build-up that other cleaners leave behind, from glass and clear plastic. Rain-X 2-In-1 Glass Cleaner not only cleans, it also applies a rain repellent to improve wet weather driving. Click
to see how exactly it works!

Rain-X® - Glass Treatment






Check an article on our website to learn more about these products: The Importance of Winter Wiper Blades

And are you ready for the winter?
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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Never put winter blades on always found the regular ones worked ok
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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mr bill, just in case original wiper blades become broken or you decided to replace them, Rain-X is a good option. Have you ever used glass treatment?
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:32 AM
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I actually only buy rainx blades. except for on our jetta. it has some super special.stupid blade setup that takes some expensive ****. good ad guys. might look into this. specially since theyre calling for snow on Saturday lol
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by carid
mr bill, just in case original wiper blades become broken or you decided to replace them, Rain-X is a good option. Have you ever used glass treatment?
No I have never used Rain-X
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I never cared for rain x.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 04:19 AM
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06cobaltncng, thank you!
This post might be useful for someone, who didn't know about Rain-X products or was just looking for nice replacement
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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had a set of rainx blades on my mom's car (we get them from walmart for under 10 a piece) and one just snapped off in the center where it connects to the arm lol plastic piece broke off.
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 12:29 AM
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Ive always ran the cheapest ones on the shelf, put a new one on the drivers side and move that one over to the pass side. Change em like once a year or so never had a problem
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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we sell rainX at the dealership I work at. Probably the cheapest kind. But I've had them on my car for a year with no real problems. Personally, I think the best thing you can do in winter is clean the ice off your wiper blades. and clean them in the summer. It makes them last a lot longer.
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:11 AM
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Now when snowy season has arrived, it's especially important to stay safe and keep road visibility on the highest level. We are here to remind you about wiper blades and their importance in every drivers life.

Finding the right blades that fit the shape, size, and curve of your windshield is not a simple task. Don't wait until bad weather will knock in your door. Get a fresh set of window wipers beforehand!

Be winter smart and don't risk your safety and the safety of your passengers. Millions of drivers all over the world prefer Rain-X wipers over the others. Follow this link to find all Rain-X products: Rain-X | Glass Repellent, Wiper Blades, Car Care Products - CARiD.com

Leave your inquiries below to become one of them!
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:38 AM
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I used the rain X wipers they where pretty good to be honest, we'll they are way better than the ones I have atm, they will probably be my replacement brand once I have to replace the current wipers
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 12:40 PM
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I use Adams glass sealant. Does the Rain-X last as long as this?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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Rain x really is a great product.


Yesterday on my way home on the expressway it poured down rain.


At some times you almost don't need to use the blades because the rain x repeals so much water.


I recently put it on for the first time and am incredibly impressed. Will always use it from now on.


I haven't had it on there for long so I don't know how long it lasts.


But it is very satisfying to watch the water disappear from the windshield with out using the wiper blades. Makes expressway driving a lot clearer.
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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I've used car wax when I ran out of rain x
Did a wonderful job actually lol. Same results with water beading
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 03:53 AM
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, guys! colodude18, this term depends on the weather and environmental conditions. But I'm sure it works at least the same period.
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